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on the slopes of the Cederberg, above the winter range of snow. 
Table Mountain is flanked with woodlands, especially on the 
south or temperate side, composed of Lewcodendron argentewm, the 
silver tree,” which is only indigenous in this district, and three 
naturalised European species—Quercus pedunculata, Pinus Pinea, 
and P. Pinaster. The Knysna forest exhibits a semi-tropical 
luxuriance, the stout yellow woods (Podocarpus), the lofty black 
ironwood (Olea latifolia), and the most valuable stinkwood (Ocotea 
bullata), rising out of a densely tangled undergrowth. The increase 
of stinkwood is the chief end aimed at here. In the Eastern Coast 
forests stinkwood is unknown, and sneezewood (Pteroxylon utile) 
no longer abundant ; but ‘‘ Septu” (Halleria elliptica) and “ Cape 
teak” or ‘‘Kajatenhout” (Atherstonea decussata) abound in the 
Alexandria forest ; and boxwood (Luxus ?), with two apparently 
valuable species known as “ bogwood” or ‘‘ Umcobeza,” and “ Un- 
zumbit” or “ Umtiza,” occur in those at East London. In the 
mountain forests sneezewood, which is now protected by Govern- 
ment, is the most important timber. Among the chief trees are— 
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Acacia horrida. ‘‘ Thorn Tree,” ‘‘ Mimosa.” Common on the Karoo and 
north. 20 to 25 feet, and 12 to 18 inches diameter. Bark astringent ; wood 
tough, variously employed. (Leguminose.) 
Atherstonea decussata. ‘‘ Kajatenhout,” ‘‘Cape Teak,” ‘‘ Cape Oak.” 
20 to 30 feet, 12 to 18 inches diameter. Tougher than oak. 
Buddleia salviefolia. ‘‘Unkaza,” ‘‘salic wood.” 15 to 20 feet, 10 to 15 
inches diameter. Wavy grain ; cabinet work, cogs ; veneers equal to walnut ; 
suitable for engraving. (Loganiacce.) 
Callitris arborea, Schrad. ‘‘ Cedar.” Cabinet work, ete. (Conifere.) 
C. cupressoides, Schrad. ‘‘Sapree wood.” 12 feet high. 
Calodendron capense, Thunb. ‘‘ Wild chestnut,” ‘‘ Kastanie.” (Rutacce.) 
Capparis albitrunca, Burch. ‘‘ Witgat Boom.” 10 to 42 feet. (Cap- 
paridacee. ) 
Celastrus acuminatus,  ‘* Silk-bark,” ‘‘ Zybast.”  Turnery, umbrella 
handles. (Celastracee.) 
C. undatus, L. fil. ‘‘ Koko tree.” 20 to 25 feet. Very heavy. 
C. sp. ‘‘ Black-wood,” ‘‘ Swart-hont.” 
Celtis rhamnifolia. ‘‘ Camdeboo stinkwood,” ‘‘ Umounari,” (Ulmacee.) 
Cunonia capensis, lL. ‘* Rood Els,” ‘‘ Red cedar.” 20 to 60 feet, 18 to 24 
inches diameter. Tough wood ; takes polish ; cabinet work. (Cunoniacee.) 
Curtisia faginea. ‘* Assegai,” ‘‘Umguna.” 40 to 80 feet, 3 to 4 feet 
diameter. Red wood, very tough, heavy and elastic. Spokes, felloes, 
furniture, etc. (Cornacee.) 
Eckebergia capensis, Sparrm. ‘*‘ Essen wood,” ‘‘ Cape ash,” ‘‘ Umgwen- 
yuizinja.” Furniture, sides of waggons, ete. (Meliacew.) 
Elwodendron croceum, DC. ‘Saffron wood,” ‘‘ Umbomoana.” Edible 
berry. Handsome furniture wood ; bark for tanning. (Celastracee.) 
